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Uploaded: 05/24/06 6:56 PM GMT
Up in Arms
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Another of the giant Saguaros of Southern Arizona. They frequently reach the age of 200 years, and provide housing for a number of desert birds.When they bloom, it's but a single blossom, at the very top.

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::madmaven
05/24/06 7:45 PM GMT
Wow....great perspective of height and magnificent color...!
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.persona
05/24/06 7:52 PM GMT
wow it is realy something!!! Like the contrast between subject and sky...
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.foofoo
05/24/06 8:25 PM GMT
What an interestong history behind these. Only one flower per year?- seems odd doesn't it?. Very nice shot of this tall cacti.
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::egggray
05/24/06 8:51 PM GMT
Love the angle on this one. and the sky behind it looks great too.
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.AmNeSiA
05/24/06 9:14 PM GMT
Great photo. I like the angle that you have taken it as it goes well against the lovely blu sky. Keep up the great work
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::gerryp
05/24/06 9:15 PM GMT
Well there you go again Doug, your contrast and composition are perfect!...gerry..
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::farmgirl_pml
05/24/06 10:31 PM GMT
A great shot Doug. I love the angle used..... gives you an idea on how tall these Saguaros really are. The cactus stands out nicely against the beautiful blue sky. Nice composition.... well done.
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.Nekopuff
05/24/06 10:49 PM GMT
Great colours and composition. Nice pic! o_-
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.LynEve
05/24/06 11:08 PM GMT
Superb shot Doug - colour clarity and composition. :)
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::DigiCamMan
05/25/06 1:44 AM GMT
Great shot. Love the perspective and the shadows. Nicely framed as well. Super job.
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.rawtsn
05/25/06 1:53 AM GMT
Howdy from Arizona - good shot from a different angle! However, they each do get many, many flowers, on the top and on arms, sometimes a foot or more down from the tips. I have one such in my caedes portfolio. This time of year here, sometimes I wish I was in Ontario!
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.priyanthab
05/25/06 2:12 AM GMT
The colors of the sky blew me away. You have balanced the contrast and all nicely.
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.canal27
05/25/06 11:41 AM GMT
I really like this one Doug. Great composition and that sky is awesome. I do however have one problem with it. Old deadwood in the lower left corner looks as though he's trying to get into the picture. Sometimes this adds character to the composition but for some reason he bothers me. :-)
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.jcferg99
05/25/06 7:41 PM GMT
Great shot. Love the angle and the composition is just perfect. Very dramatic sky--do you use a polarizer to get that deep blue?
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&prismmagic
05/26/06 3:39 AM GMT
Good shot of a cachti. The sky is wonderful.
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